Baseball Prospectus: Articles Tagged Brad Millerhttp://www.baseballprospectus.com/tag/Brad Miller/
Five to Watch: 3, 2, 1, Contact! by <a class='author' href="/author/_/">Greg Wellemeyer</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=26628
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=26628These five players have noticed a change in their contact rate this year, for better or worse.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 04:22:00 -0700Fantasy Freestyle: Preaching Patience by <a class='author' href="/author/nick_shlain/">Nick Shlain</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=26139
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=26139The importance of knowing what you have.Thu, 23 Apr 2015 03:00:00 -0700Fantasy Players to Target: Shortstops by <a class='author' href="/author/_/">BP Fantasy Staff</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22726
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22726The best value picks at a position where offense can be hard to find.Mon, 03 Feb 2014 03:04:00 -0800Fantasy Team Preview: Seattle Mariners by <a class='author' href="/author/ben_carsley/">Ben Carsley</a> and <a class='author' href="/author/bret_sayre/">Bret Sayre</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22178
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22178New manager Lloyd McClendon's bunch boasts a couple of impact pitchers, but are there any bats to see here?Wed, 06 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0800Sporer Report: Six Super Subs by <a class='author' href="/author/paul_sporer/">Paul Sporer</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22112
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22112These part-time players could provide considerable fantasy value if given a full-time role in 2014.Fri, 25 Oct 2013 05:38:00 -0700The Call-Up: Brad Miller by <a class='author' href="/author/jason_cole/">Jason Cole</a> and <a class='author' href="/author/paul_sporer/">Paul Sporer</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21071
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21071The Mariners look to Triple-A for some offensive help in the infield.Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:37:00 -0700Prospects Will Break Your Heart: Seattle Mariners Top 10 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/jason_parks/">Jason Parks</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19227
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=19227The Mariners have a tremendous stock of young pitching, giving them a solid base to build around or trade from.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Monday Morning Ten Pack by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16410
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16410A quick look at ten players with notable opening weekends in the minors.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:12:00 -0700Pebble Hunting: Born to Be Twins by <a class='author' href="/author/sam_miller/">Sam Miller</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15884
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15884Minnesota Twins pitchers tend to be a lot like Brad Radke.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: May 12-15, 2002 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15456
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15456Losing Manny Ramirez for a quarter of the season isn't automatically a death knell. Pedro Martinez has just one good start against a good opponent this year, but that's the scheduler's fault. I'm hardly off the hook for advancing the claim that he won't make it to ten starts, and if losing Martinez was one of my major theories about what would lay hope low in Beantown, losing Ramirez for a month and a half might make you think I'd peg this as the beginning of the end.Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:56:00 -0800Spitballing: The Future is Now by <a class='author' href="/author/jeremy_greenhouse/">Jeremy Greenhouse</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14498
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14498Evaluating each pitcher who appeared in the Futures Game and identifying the most similar current major-league pitchers and pitches with the aid of PITCHf/x.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:00:00 -0700Prospectus Hit and Run: Marvin Miller and Pat Gillick by <a class='author' href="/author/jay_jaffe/">Jay Jaffe</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12453
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12453The former MLB Players Association executive director and former GM are up for selection to the Hall of Fame.Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Future Top Dogs, NL by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=10278
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=10278A look back and a look ahead to who could the top prosects in the senior circuit next year.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:21:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: NL Roster Roundup by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8750
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8750An all-around catching up that covers all the in-season action.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0700Future Shock: Pirates Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8393
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8393There may be brighter days ahead for a Pirates team awaiting the rise of a few potential stars.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:58:00 -0800Every Given Sunday: Seabiscuit, Salomon, and Skippers by <a class='author' href="/author/john_perrotto/">John Perrotto</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8310
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8310The story of the little hurler who could getting his due, a notable re-retirement, plus moves and news from around the major leagues.Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:34:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: AL Addenda by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8286
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8286A few more of the recent minor adjustments and re-positionings in the junior circuit.Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:06:00 -0800Every Given Sunday: Winding Down by <a class='author' href="/author/john_perrotto/">John Perrotto</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8100
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8100Possible changes coming in the GM landscape, the Astros are irked, and Cubs players envy how the other half lives.Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:08:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: Bankers Dozen by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8028
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8028The moves and promotions of the Easts, plus the Snakes because they helped themselves dealing direct with one among them.Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:33:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: Senior Circuit Shuffling by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7978
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7978Moving Maddux, muddling Mets, and wherever shall the illustrated man go next?Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:25:00 -0700Spring Training Preview by <a class='author' href="/author/joe_sheehan/">Joe Sheehan</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7128
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7128The Cubs made the best offseason move of any team in the division, and consequently are the team to beat among the Central's six heading into 2008.Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Indians Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6920
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6920What the Indians lack in blue chippers on the way up they make up for with depth in talent that can make it up to The Show.Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: American League Roundup by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6505
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6505It's Superior Circuit Transaction Action for all you fellow moves junkies. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: National League Roundup by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6462
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6462Checking up on the moves and mayhem of all 16 clubs.Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: April 21-28, 2007 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6166
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6166The Reds and A's make an intriguing swap, the Astros call up a highly-touted rookie to battle Tal's Hill, and the Cubs stick a Cherry on top of their bullpen in this week's Transaction Analysis. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700Future Shock: State of the Systems, AL Central by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6113
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6113Kevin checks in to see who has awoken early (and who's still in bed) as the sun rises on the farms of the American League Central.Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700Preseason Predictions by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6044
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6044There's a rising favorite in the AL Central, as our experts weigh in on everything from division winners to Matsuzaka's line.Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: March 19-26, 2007 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6026
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6026A week on the road's generated a big backlog, but Christina hits the high- and lowlights.Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:00:00 -0700Future Shock: Monday Morning Ten Pack, 3/5/07 by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5935
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5935The draft will have its share of talented lefthanders, and Kevin looks at position players likely to get pushed as a result of March performances.Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:00:00 -0800Future Shock: Cleveland Indians Top Ten Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5809
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5809With the young talent the Indians have on the big league roster, no wonder Kenny Williams is trying to restock his farm system.Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:00:00 -0800Prospectus Game of the Week: Houston Astros at Chicago White Sox, June 23, 2006 by <a class='author' href="/author/derek_jacques/">Derek Jacques</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5245
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5245A rematch of the World Champs and the NL pennant winners is what Derek's clicker dials up this time around.Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:00:00 -0700Future Shock: 2006 Draft, First Round Recap by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5163
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5163Kevin shares his early thoughts on the first round of this afternoon's draft.Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:00:00 -0700Future Shock: Pre-Draft Pandemonium by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5165
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5165The draft is now mere hours away, and Kevin gives us all the last-minute news. Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:00:00 -0700Prospectus Hit List: Week of May 7 by <a class='author' href="/author/jay_jaffe/">Jay Jaffe</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5055
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5055The New York teams sandwich the Tigers at the top of this week's rankings, and Kansas City's got some AL Central company down at the bottom. Mon, 08 May 2006 21:00:00 -0700Future Shock: 2006 Draft Notebook, 5/4/06 by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5041
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5041Kevin has an update on this year's amateur draft. Wed, 03 May 2006 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: April 18-20 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4994
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4994We're not even out of April, and a team's already gone to a 13-man pitching staff. Plus, the Nationals correct some wrongs, and former prospects resurface. Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:00:00 -0700Future Shock: Your Wednesday Draft Update by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4990
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4990Kevin looks once more at the 2006 Amateur Draft, with updates on what the selecting teams may be up to.Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: March 14-16 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4877
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4877Teams continue to clean house, scattering Quad-A players in all directions in preparation for the stretch run of Spring Training. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:00:00 -0800Fantasy Focus: Building a Fantasy Farm System by <a class='author' href="/news/index.php?author=92">Jeff Erickson</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4794
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4794Jeff wonders if fantasy owners should stock their farm system with young hitters or young pitchers. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: November 18-22 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4620
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4620The first big signing of the winter in Seattle, and the first big trade of the winter in New York and San Diego.Tue, 22 Nov 2005 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: July 14-19, 2005 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4240
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4240The Red Sox make some minor moves, perhaps warming up for something bigger. The Braves get a lot healthier, as do the Padres. Plus, Al Leiter comes full circle.Wed, 20 Jul 2005 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: July 8-14 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4222
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4222Chris runs down the roster movement of the last week, as teams start to deal players before the deadline. Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: May 24-June 12, 2005 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4135
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4135The Cubs shuffle through pitching options, the Brewers have one of the most interesting rosters in the game, and the Dodgers fight through injuries as they try to stay in the race. This and much more in Transaction Analysis. Wed, 15 Jun 2005 21:00:00 -0700Prospectus Game of the Week: Milwaukee Brewers @ Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/5/05 by <a class='author' href="/author/jonah_keri/">Jonah Keri</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4110
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4110Few things beat a day game at Dodger Stadium narrated by Vin Scully.Tue, 07 Jun 2005 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: April 5-14, 2005 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3944
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3944The Red Sox get back a hero, the Cubs and Twins work around the losses of key left-handed bats, and the Giants lose another AARP stud.Fri, 15 Apr 2005 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: March 29-April 4, 2005 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3926
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3926Early-season moves have featured their share of funkiness, writes Chris Kahrl.Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: The Wests, etc. by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3867
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3867Chris Kahrl closes out the offseason with a wrap-up of the Wests, plus a quick rundown of the rest of baseball. Thu, 24 Mar 2005 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: August 30-September 15 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3475
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3475Chris Kahrl has all the roster expansion and early-September movings and shakings in this supersized edition of Transaction Analysis.Thu, 16 Sep 2004 21:00:00 -0700Under The Knife: Stuck in the Middle by <a class='author' href="/author/will_carroll/">Will Carroll</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3027
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3027The Astros remade their pitching staff in the midst of an important divisional series, all revolving around the move of Wade Miller to the DL. Miller has struggled with shoulder tendinitis for much of the season, but with the return of Andy Pettitte and the demotion of Tim Redding to the pen, the Astros decided to use the ASB to extend Miller's rest. While the injury isn't considered serious, Miller hasn't pitched up to expectations. With the fifth starter slot in flux, and Jimy Williams on the hot seat, the Astros staff will be interesting to watch. Williams used Brad Lidge for a two-inning stint on Wednesday. In the Wrigley press box, there was a split among those who thought it was a move made out of desperation or inspiration.
That whole thing yesterday about Kerry Wood heading to the minors? Well, not so much. Wood will throw a simulated game on Thursday and then the decision will be made on not where, but if he will have a rehab start. There's still some doubt about where he slots in. Manager Dusty Baker would rather use him against Milwaukee, but the medical staff thinks the St. Louis series is more likely. Either way, there's finally a solid target for Wood's return. Wood should be fine once he returns, but his command will be something of an issue. According to Cubs sources, the adjustments made to his delivery may cause problems with his curve. He's working on a slurve, just in case.Wed, 30 Jun 2004 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: April 29-May 3, 2004 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2833
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2833The Angels need to resist the urge to trade one of their top prospects. David Segui is injured again. Brad Hawpe is getting a chance in Colorado. Eduardo Villacis gets called for an emergency start for the Royals. And Bubba Crosby finds out exactly what a New York Minute feels like. All this and much more news from around the league in your Tuesday edition of Transaction Analysis.Mon, 03 May 2004 21:00:00 -0700Team Health Reports: Houston Astros by <a class='author' href="/author/will_carroll/">Will Carroll</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2752
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2752Most of the focus on this team will be on the staff. Led by the two former Yankees, Clemens and Pettitte will team with two potential aces and a quality starter in Tim Redding. This rotation is as deep as any in the league, including the Cubs and Red Sox--Dayn Perry's made a very good case that I should be including the Yankees in that discussion. Among these four, all are subject to depth questions...except the Astros. More than any other team, the Astros can handle even a season-ending injury to a starting pitcher. With names like Carlos Hernandez, Brandon Duckworth, and Jared Fernandez available, the Astros had so much depth that they dealt away Jeriome Robertson and could perhaps make a deadline deal if needed. Of the current pitchers, I am most worried about Wade Miller, who spent most of last season hiding an elbow injury. Once it was discovered, the Astros did their best to deflect reports of a frayed UCL, but given the information we have, that's the most likely diagnosis. Calling it "dead arm" just doesn't fit, since his velocity never tailed off significantly.Wed, 07 Apr 2004 21:00:00 -0700Prospectus Roundtable: Top 50 Prospects, Part IV by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2592
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2592Let's compare J.J. Hardy and Bobby Crosby:
Player Age EqBA/EqOBP/EqSLG
Hardy 20 .240/.316/.380
Crosby 23 .273/.356/.490
Adjusted for park and league context, Crosby's numbers were much, much better. How to balance that against the age differential? I think the question becomes: How likely is it that Hardy will post a line of .273/.356/.490 or equivalent by the time that he's 23? It's possible, certainly, and it's also possible that he'll post a line even better than that. But I don't think that it's *probable*. That's a lot of improvement to make. PECOTA would put the possibility at somewhere around 25%, I'd think, and I think that's enough to render Crosby the stronger prospect. Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:00:00 -0800Prospectus Triple Play: Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2591
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2591The Astros upgrade on their rotation. The Selig's finally announce their sale of the Brewers. And the A's project to improve their offense, despite losing their star shortstop to the most expensive fourth-place team in history. All this and much more news from Houston, Milwaukee, and Oakland in your Monday edition of Prospectus Triple Play.Sun, 22 Feb 2004 21:00:00 -0800Prospectus Roundtable: Top 50 Prospects, Part I by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2586
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2586In preparing the annual top prospect list for Baseball Prospectus 2004, BP authors participated in the annual extended roundtable discussion of baseball's top prospects. The ranking and review process balanced translated statistics, scouting reports, and injury reports with the strong personal opinions of BP's finest…all with the goal of putting together the "best damn prospect list the world has ever seen." In Part I today we'll listen in on the discussion of the top prospects among pitchers, catchers, first basemen and second basemen. Parts II through IV will run Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. We'll also unveil the final list Tuesday, with the Top 50 prospects (we've expanded from prior years' Top 40) revealed. Rany Jazayerli will be along to discuss the Top 50 list and the process that went into compiling it in Tuesday night's Chat.Fri, 20 Feb 2004 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: January 12-February 6, 2004 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2554
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2554The Braves strike NRI gold with Russell Branyan. The Astros do what they need to do to compete in the NL Central. Everything you ever wanted to read about Eric Karros. The Padres address their chasm in center. These and other news, notes, and Kahrlisms in today's Transaction Analysis.Tue, 10 Feb 2004 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: August 25-September 21 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2345
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2345A lost season for the Angels has folks in Anaheim scratching their heads. John Smoltz's injury buries Bobby Thigpen's name for another year. The Royals' run evokes memories of George Brett and company. Sandy Alomar...you can probably guess what Chris will write about Sandy Alomar. Witticisms, Kahrlisms and roster schmisms in this edition of Transaction Analysis. Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: July 3-8, 2003 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2078
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2078The White Sox begin the summer trading season with a bang; the Reds make a great acquisition in D'Angelo Jimenez; Josh Beckett is unleashed from the DL in Florida; and the Royals take a flyer on a man named Gookie (remember him?). All this and much more news from around the league in your Wednesday edition of Transaction Analysis.Tue, 08 Jul 2003 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: June 26-30, 2003 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2060
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2060Brad Fullmer's down in Anaheim, setting back the defending champs just that much more; the Indians are beginning their youth-movement; Mike Sweeney is taking some time off in Kansas City just when the Royals need him most; Brandon Claussen finally makes it back after the long road through surgery; and BP favorite Kevin Young gets shown the door in Pittsburgh. All this and much more news from around the league in your Wednesday edition of Transaction Analysis.Tue, 01 Jul 2003 21:00:00 -0700Not-in-Book Players by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1794
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1794There are 30 teams in MLB, 25 players per team, for 750 roster spots total. We put out a book with about 1,600 players in it. You'd think we'd be able to cover those 750 roster spots, but no, every year MLB teams manage to find players we didn't cover and give them uniforms on Opening Day. Right rude of them, we think. So here's what we've been able to dredge up on the 37 guys we've identified as being on an Opening Day roster but not in Baseball Prospectus 2003.Thu, 10 Apr 2003 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: March 20-24, 2003 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1749
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1749The Red Sox have 682 first basemen, the Reds revamp half their bullpen a week before Opening Day, the Rockies' three non-Helton infield spots could be the best collective bargain in baseball, and the Pirates choose one set of jounreymen over another for the back end of the pitching staff.Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:00:00 -0800PECOTA Does Fantasy by <a class='author' href="/author/nate_silver/">Nate Silver</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1733
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1733Fresh off PECOTA's maiden voyage into rotoland, Nate Silver publishes the PECOTA-generated roto values used by the BP team at the recent Tout Wars National League draft. Hint: pay the premium for studs.Thu, 20 Mar 2003 21:00:00 -0800Team Health Reports: Houston Astros by <a class='author' href="/author/will_carroll/">Will Carroll</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1673
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1673There are a couple things that jump out from the Astros roster. First, despite being an older team, the Astros lineup is a reasonably healthy one. Only one player has a light, and that's a freak incident that we don't yet have a handle on. Second, the pitching staff looks worse than it is, but could do well. Finally, despite making one of the bigger signings of the off-season and trading away a highly touted prospect, the team isn't appreciably better.Sun, 02 Mar 2003 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: Transaction Analysis, The Wests by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15147
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15147Re-signed INF-R Benji Gil and DH-L Brad Fullmer to one-year contracts.
Signed OF-R Eric Owens to a one-year contract, and LHP Rich Rodriguez, 2B-R Adam Riggs, and UT-R Oscar Salazar to minor league contracts.
Avoided arbitration with 2B-L Adam Kennedy, INF-B Scott Spiezio, and LHPs Jarrod Washburn and Scott Schoeneweis.
Claimed C-R Wil Nieves off of waivers (from the Padres).Wed, 05 Feb 2003 11:19:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: July 26-27, 2002 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1574
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1574ANAHEIM ANGELS
Activated RHP Troy Percival from the DL; optioned RHP Lou Pote to Salt Lake. [7/26]
With Troy Percival back, the Angels are in the happy state of having too many relievers doing well at once, with the additional good fortune that several of them have options. Lou Pote loses out not because he's pitched badly, but because the current hot hands in the pen are Brendan Donnelly, Scot Shields and Ben Weber, and Al Levine just got back from the DL himself. The last slot in the pen is taken by lone lefty Scott Schoeneweis, at least until Dennis Cook comes back off of the DL. Unless Schoeneweis is made somebody else's fourth starter, he has to stick around. Cook had been doing well as the pen's left-hander, and Schoeneweis has not, which creates some impetus to make a deal. Sun, 28 Jul 2002 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: June 25-July 14, 2002 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1566
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1566ANAHEIM ANGELS
Placed RHP Al Levine on the 15-day DL (shoulder tendinitis), retroactive to 6/27; recalled RHP John Lackey from Salt Lake. [6/28]
I don't disagree with the idea of bringing up John Lackey to move into the rotation. Lackey is the organization's best upper-level prospect, and he's obviously ready to go.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: March 14-18, 2002 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14980
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14980Spring training transactions recap for the past weekThu, 21 Mar 2002 15:55:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: March 6-13, 2002 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16542
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16542Moves during the past week of 24 teams.Sun, 17 Mar 2002 21:49:00 -0800Playoff Prospectus by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1234
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1234Mon, 08 Oct 2001 21:00:00 -0700Aim For The Head: Quality of Opposition by <a class='author' href="/author/keith_woolner/">Keith Woolner</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1192
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1192Thu, 06 Sep 2001 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: July 4-9, 2000 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=670
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=670Tue, 11 Jul 2000 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: March 23-31, 2000 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=507
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=507Sun, 02 Apr 2000 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: March 14-22, 2000 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=490
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=490Thu, 23 Mar 2000 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: December 9-December 15, 1999 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=426
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=426Wed, 15 Dec 1999 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: March 22-April 1 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=276
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=276Fri, 02 Apr 1999 21:00:00 -0800NL Central Notebook by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=271
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=271Wed, 24 Mar 1999 21:00:00 -0800